Farmer's Market: Week 1—June 4, 2012

I was so excited about being at the farmer's market again this year. To everyone that stopped by, thank you so much! Even if you didn't buy anything, it was great to see you all. I think the highlight of my day was when my youngest repeat customer, Darby, came over with her mom and handed me a bouquet of pretty, hand-picked little purple flowers. Her mom said she was excited to get to see me that day. I was very, very touched. It was so sweet!


Things were busy when they rang the bell at 3:00. As usual, the market is busiest between 3:00 and 4:00, and every hour after that, it slows down. But overall, it was still pretty hopping most of the day. I did very well, selling about the same amount this year on opening day as I did last year on opening day. I didn't quite sell out, but I didn't have much left over. I had a few happyjacks, one pie, and several packs of chocolate chip cookies. Go figure. Who doesn't like chocolate chip cookies? And mine are flavorful and chewy. The perfect cookie, if you ask me, but of course, I'd say that, huh? Oh well. Hopefully more people will give them a chance next week. They used to be my best seller. I don't get it.


It was truly wonderful to see the other vendors, and some new faces that joined the team. And it was so much fun to see all of my favorite regulars. One of them even sprouted a new baby during the off season, and he was so darn cute! Only two weeks old, and all squishy-faced. I just wanted to hug him! There were some folks that didn't make it out for opening day that I hope to see soon in the upcoming weeks. I missed you guys!


My cookie of the week went over well: a blondie loaded with toasted coconut, chocolate chips, and Heath Bar chips. I also have a new item this year: Jackanese Fortune Cookies. Hopefully the paper didn't stick too badly in the cookies. In the test runs that I did, the cookies were dry enough that the paper didn't stick, but every cookie is different and unfortunately, I can't test them all. I just hope the majority of them were ok. Otherwise, I'll need to rethink the fortunes.


Lastly, I was extremely grateful to have the support of my best friend/husband/partner, Jack. He was able to take the afternoon off of work and join me. It's a tremendous help to have him there to set up, and it was wonderful to have company during the afternoon. Around 5:00, our daughter, Lila, joined in the fun, and we were able to enjoy dinner from some of the vendors, and dessert from the other cookie lady. All in all, it was a wonderful day. Hopefully next week, the weather will be a little more sunny, and a little less chilly.


Until then, have a yummy day!